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Infringer

Description

Infringer is a noun that refers to a person who violates or breaches a law, right, or agreement, especially in terms of intellectual property rights such as patents, copyrights, or trademarks. It can also be used to describe someone who encroaches upon the rights of others.

Examples

Sense: Intellectual Property Violator

- The company filed a lawsuit against the infringer for using their patented technology without permission.
- The artist won the case against the infringer who was illegally using their copyrighted work on their merchandise.

Sense: Rights Encroacher

- The construction project was halted due to the builder being an infringer, as they were encroaching upon the neighboring property.
- The government took strict action against the land infringers, who built houses on public lands.

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